95 Senior Lawyer jobs in Hong Kong

Join to apply for the Junior Corporate lawyer role at Michael Page

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• Corporate opportunity with a mixed of IPO, M&A and compliance matters
• Working in a dynamic and energetic team
  

• Corporate opportunity with a mixed of IPO, M&A and compliance matters
• Working in a dynamic and energetic team
  

• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of corporate agreements and documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support corporate transactions.
• Providing advice on compliance matters and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate activities.
• Collaborating with senior associates and partners on client matters.
• Preparing and filing corporate documentation with regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely delivery of legal services.
• Building and nurturing client relationships to support ongoing legal needs.
  

• A recognized degree in law or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of IPO and M&A
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in the field.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Generous holiday leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-profile corporate cases and transactions.
• A collaborative and professional work culture within the legal sector in Hong Kong.
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal and Consulting
• Industries Information Services, Human Resources Services, and Financial Services

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Hong Kong SAR HK$16,000.00-HK$16,999.00 2 weeks ago

Islands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago

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Tanner De Witt seeks a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE to join our Employment Department. Join one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong servicing a global client base with business interests in Hong Kong, Mainland China and wider global areas.

The successful candidate will:

• preferably have experience giving advice related to employment law to both employers and/or employees;
• possess excellent legal knowledge, client skills and common sense;
• be comfortable working individually and as part of a team; and
• speak and write immaculate English. Chinese language skills will be an advantage.

In return we offer quality work, a competitive remuneration package, and long-term career prospects within a professional and friendly working environment.

We ask interested candidates to send their C.V. and covering letter to . Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR HK$50,000.00-HK 190,000.00 3 weeks ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago

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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Tanner De Witt seeks a Hong Kong-qualified solicitor with 1-5 years PQE to join our Employment Department. Join one of the largest independent law firms in Hong Kong servicing a global client base with business interests in Hong Kong, Mainland China and wider global areas.

The successful candidate will:

• preferably have experience giving advice related to employment law to both employers and/or employees;
• possess excellent legal knowledge, client skills and common sense;
• be comfortable working individually and as part of a team; and
• speak and write immaculate English. Chinese language skills will be an advantage.

In return we offer quality work, a competitive remuneration package, and long-term career prospects within a professional and friendly working environment.

We ask interested candidates to send their C.V. and covering letter to . Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR HK$50,000.00-HK 190,000.00 3 weeks ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 1 week ago

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Join to apply for the Senior Property Lawyer role at Kao, Lee & Yip

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Join to apply for the Senior Property Lawyer role at Kao, Lee & Yip

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 8 years PQE in conveyancing and property law with the following attributes:

• have extensive experience in some if not all of the above areas;
• are eager for professional growth and a career advancement;
• are able to work independently;
• have leadership qualitiesor potential;
• have the ability to think creatively to resolve legal issues; and
• consider yourself a team player.

Our practice area includes:

• large-scale property development and first-hand sale;
• specialist advisory work on complex land and title issues;
• NT land acquisition, assembling, exchanges and resumption;
• building and town planning law issues;
• land issues relating to mass transit systems; and

How to apply

If you think you would be suitable for the role, you can either email our Senior Partner, Mr Emmanuel Kao at , or call him directly on 2844 4801 to have a chat.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 3 weeks ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 2 weeks ago

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Join to apply for the Senior Risk Lawyer role at Clyde & Co

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The role is to provide risk and compliance support to the business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The APAC region extends across Australia (4 offices) Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand.

The role will involve being part of a regional risk team whose aim is to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards in relationships between the professional legal adviser and client, identifies and manages risk and complies with regulatory requirements. The role may include some supervisory responsibility for junior members of the team where relevant and require working closely with other Risk colleagues regionally and globally. The role reports to the Sydney based Head of Legal & Regulatory Risk (APAC).

We are open to the role being based in Sydney, Singapore or Hong Kong. The role reports to the Sydney based Head of Legal & Regulatory Risk (APAC).

The Team

The Risk and Compliance team provide support to the firm's Senior Management and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct, optimally manages risk and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to queries from partners, functional managers and other key stakeholders on a wide range of client-facing and internal governance, legal, and risk matters in the APAC region.
• Reviewing commercial contract terms with public and private sector clients and legal services suppliers, including framework, referral and escrow agreements, client engagement terms, NDAs and MOUs.
• Working with the team to manage AML/CFT queries for the region and assisting with preparation for regulatory supervision, regulatory filing obligations, suspicious activity reporting and liaison with authorities, Financial Intelligence Units and legal services regulators.
• Supporting cross-functional business projects for the risk function.
• Working closely with Conflicts Lawyers to assist with conflicts clearance.
• Supporting the development of and embedding of risk policies, procedures and guidance to deliver a practical, robust and forward-looking approach.
• Fostering relationships and engagement with functional departments, such as BD, IT, HR and Finance, to promote the risk function profile and services within the firm and encouraging joined-up approaches to projects and problems.
• Assisting with embedding a risk training and induction programme across the region, aligned with the global training plan. Delivery of training.
• Taking an active role in the promotion and development of a healthy risk management culture across the region, encouraging a good ethical approach to be taken in all decision- making.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of other members of the team as required.
  
  

• Legally qualified in jurisdiction where role is based with over 5 years' experience ideally part of which was working in a leading commercial law firm.
• Dual qualified in England & Wales (favourable but not essential).
• Previous experience of risk and compliance.
• Previous experience in data privacy and regulatory obligations will be highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Creates and sustains a positive team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also on the larger picture.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for issues and problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• A strong service focus with the need to listen and understand the essential requirements of different areas of the firm.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with a flexible, solutions focussed approach and a track record of providing actionable information leading to enhanced outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: influence and conviction to communicate effectively across all levels of an international organisation.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Islands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago

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Join to apply for the Senior Risk Lawyer role at Clyde & Co

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Direct message the job poster from Clyde & Co

The role is to provide risk and compliance support to the business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The APAC region extends across Australia (4 offices) Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand.
The role will involve being part of a regional risk team whose aim is to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards in relationships between the professional legal adviser and client, identifies and manages risk and complies with regulatory requirements. The role may include some supervisory responsibility for junior members of the team where relevant and require working closely with other Risk colleagues regionally and globally. The role reports to the Sydney based Head of Legal & Regulatory Risk (APAC).
We are open to the role being based in Sydney, Singapore or Hong Kong. The role reports to the Sydney based Head of Legal & Regulatory Risk (APAC).
The Team
The Risk and Compliance team provide support to the firm's Senior Management and to the wider business, to ensure that the firm develops and maintains the very highest standards of professional conduct, optimally manages risk and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Responding to queries from partners, functional managers and other key stakeholders on a wide range of client-facing and internal governance, legal, and risk matters in the APAC region.
• Reviewing commercial contract terms with public and private sector clients and legal services suppliers, including framework, referral and escrow agreements, client engagement terms, NDAs and MOUs.
• Working with the team to manage AML/CFT queries for the region and assisting with preparation for regulatory supervision, regulatory filing obligations, suspicious activity reporting and liaison with authorities, Financial Intelligence Units and legal services regulators.
• Supporting cross-functional business projects for the risk function.
• Working closely with Conflicts Lawyers to assist with conflicts clearance.
• Supporting the development of and embedding of risk policies, procedures and guidance to deliver a practical, robust and forward-looking approach.
• Fostering relationships and engagement with functional departments, such as BD, IT, HR and Finance, to promote the risk function profile and services within the firm and encouraging joined-up approaches to projects and problems.
• Assisting with embedding a risk training and induction programme across the region, aligned with the global training plan. Delivery of training.
• Taking an active role in the promotion and development of a healthy risk management culture across the region, encouraging a good ethical approach to be taken in all decision- making.
• Assisting with the supervision and development of other members of the team as required.
  

• Legally qualified in jurisdiction where role is based with over 5 years' experience ideally part of which was working in a leading commercial law firm.
• Dual qualified in England & Wales (favourable but not essential).
• Previous experience of risk and compliance.
• Previous experience in data privacy and regulatory obligations will be highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Creates and sustains a positive team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to focus on detail but also on the larger picture.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for issues and problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• A strong service focus with the need to listen and understand the essential requirements of different areas of the firm.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with a flexible, solutions focussed approach and a track record of providing actionable information leading to enhanced outcomes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: influence and conviction to communicate effectively across all levels of an international organisation.
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Islands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago

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Join to apply for the Senior Property Lawyer role at Kao, Lee & Yip

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Join to apply for the Senior Property Lawyer role at Kao, Lee & Yip

We are looking for a lawyer with at least 8 years PQE in conveyancing and property law with the following attributes:

• have extensive experience in some if not all of the above areas;
• are eager for professional growth and a career advancement;
• are able to work independently;
• have leadership qualitiesor potential;
• have the ability to think creatively to resolve legal issues; and
• consider yourself a team player.

Our practice area includes:

• large-scale property development and first-hand sale;
• specialist advisory work on complex land and title issues;
• NT land acquisition, assembling, exchanges and resumption;
• building and town planning law issues;
• land issues relating to mass transit systems; and

How to apply

If you think you would be suitable for the role, you can either email our Senior Partner, Mr Emmanuel Kao at , or call him directly on 2844 4801 to have a chat.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Law Practice

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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 3 weeks ago

Central & Western District, Hong Kong SAR 2 weeks ago

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Join to apply for the Dispute lawyer 1-5PQE role at Michael Page

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Join to apply for the Dispute lawyer 1-5PQE role at Michael Page

• International exposure at a well-established platform
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading law firm

The employer is a large organization within the professional services industry, offering opportunities to work on high-level cases. The company is known for its structured environment and commitment to fostering professional growth.

As a dispute lawyer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice and support on dispute resolution matters.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation, including pleadings and contracts.
• Managing a portfolio of cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Conducting legal research to support case strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to business development by identifying opportunities and building client relationships.

• 1-5PQE
• Strong academics and sound technical knowledge
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and client management
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Attractive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and leave entitlements
• Opportunities to work on high-profile cases in the professional services industry
• A collaborative and professional work environment in Central District
• Clear pathways for career progression and skill development

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact: Suki Wong

Quote job ref: JN-082025-6803618

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal and Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Software Development

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Islands District, Hong Kong SAR 3 months ago

Wan Chai District, Hong Kong SAR 5 days ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR HK$50,000.00-HK 190,000.00 1 week ago

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A career in our China Intellectual Property Practice Group will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in a wide spectrum of work in cutting-edge contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, contribute high quality advice and services for local and international clients. Our team comprises highly professional and experienced intellectual property lawyers and executives. The prospects of career development are promising for the right talent.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will work as part of a team of lawyers with extensive industry experience, helping clients solve complex business issues. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handle a wide range of China-related IP matters, both contentious and non-contentious, as well as new and emerging issues involving technology, cybersecurity and data privacy
• IP portfolio management and enforcement, brand protection
• Advise and manage litigation and administrative proceedings
• Conduct IP audits, negotiate and draft IP contracts and advise on commercial exploitation of IP rights
• Perform knowledge management
• Work with the team to stay alert to the changing IP landscape in China and any updates in Chinese IP regulations

Requirements

• Qualified solicitors with 1 to 3 years’ PQE, from both Hong Kong and overseas jurisdictions with requisite legal skills are welcome
• Background in China experiences would be an advantage
• Interests in and has an aptitude for issues such as cybersecurity and new technologies
• Excellent level of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin
• A motivated, proactive individual who has the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• A client service driven approach to work
• Ability to work well both individually and in a team setting with strong communication skills and a high level of commercial awareness
• Appreciate the diversity of people, culture and the variety of experiences that the firm provides

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will be kept up to 2 years after the recruitment process.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Legal Services

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